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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.97, 1,295.22 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.97, 1,295.22 and 344.35 is: 516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.97 : 1,295.22 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.97/1,295.22 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.97x = 1,295.22 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.97x = 446,011.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,011.92/863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.24

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